Learner Induction

2014/2015

The aim of your induction

You will: Know more about the College Understand the services and

facilities available to you Know what you can expect from

us and what we expect from you Have time to ask questions

College Mission

“ The Adult College aims to provide lifelong learning opportunities for the community of Barking and Dagenham, to enable the development of knowledge, skills, judgement and creativity throughout adult life.”

College Venues

1. Ripple Road

2. Fanshawe Crescent

3. Marks Gate Community Centre

4. Sydney Russell Children’s Centre

5. Sue Bramley Centre

6. Gascoigne Centre

(several schools used for Family Learning)

Mobile Phones

Unless you have an emergency, please switch off mobile phones while you are in the classroom

If you wish to record information or take pictures in your class you

must get permission from your tutor

Fire Safety

Make sure you know the easiest

way out of your classroom

See the map on the classroom door that shows fire exits

In the event of the fire alarm sounding

Please follow staff directions

immediately

Smoking

Smoking is NOT allowed anywhere on college

sites

If you would like support in giving up smoking please see Student

Services

Keeping everyone informed

Would you like to be involved in:

Influencing the direction of the College The Student Forum ‘The Learner’ Newsletter?

Contact Student Services

V.L.E.

• Our virtual learning environment is called Moodle and can be found at www.adultcollegemoodle.lbbd.gov.uk

• It will include learning resources, reference documents, assessments, surveys and much more and is as easy to use as the internet

• Your tutor will issue you with your password and username

College Virtual Learning Environment

Key Policies

The College has many policies, but the key ones include:

• Health & Safety• Safeguarding• Learner Conduct and Performance• Equalities and Diversity

All policies are available from reception or on Moodle

Health and Safety

Your health, safety and welfare are important to the College.

If you have any concerns or worries and would like to talk, speak to your tutor or Student Services.

You will receive appropriate training related to your course and must follow H&S procedures explained to you.

Safeguarding

The Adult College has a responsibility to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of all learners

If for any reason you or another learner feel unsafe, threatened or under pressure to do something that makes you uncomfortable, speak to Student Services

The College may need to talk to other agencies

about your disclosure.

Equalities and Diversity

The College welcomes everyone onto its courses and will help everyone achieve their potential and encourage all Learners to embrace diversity

The College does not tolerate discrimination

If you have any questions, comments or support needs please contact Student Services

Student Support We want you to succeed

• It doesn’t matter what the issue is – we are here to help with confidential and impartial advice and support.

Supplementary Services

Student Services offer free courses to all learners including:• Study skills;

• Portfolio building;• Online basics;

• Getting the most out of Moodle

Money to help you study

We can help with:Course feesChildcare fees Books, materials & equipmentTravelFood vouchers (under 18’s year olds)Trips and visits for your studiesSpecialist softwareAll subject to eligibility

We are based in the Advice Lounge at Ripple Road – pop in and see us

ACES

• ACES is the Adult College Employment Service which is designed to support you into employment

• Appointments are available Monday, Tuesday or Friday at our Ripple Road Campus

• Please speak with Sherrie or Tony in the Student Advice Lounge on the ground floor

Relax

• Our Café at the Ripple Road campus offers light refreshments

• There is a Common Room at Fanshawe site with a vending service

GOOD LUCK

We hope that you enjoy your time at the College and succeed in your

studies.

Any Questions?

Your Course

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